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America – He’s Your President for Goodness Sake!

By William Thomas

There was a time not so long ago when Americans, regardless of their political stripes, rallied round their president. Once elected, the man who won the White House was no longer viewed as a republican or democrat, but the President of the United States. The oath of office was taken, the wagons were circled around the country’s borders and it was America versus the rest of the world with the president of all the people at the helm.

Suddenly President Barack Obama, with the potential to become an exceptional president has become the glaring exception to that unwritten, patriotic rule.

Four days before President Obama’s inauguration, before he officially took charge of the American government, Rush Limbaugh boasted publicly that he hoped the president would fail. Of course, when the president fails the country flounders. Wishing harm upon…

On Saturday, May 23rd, We Love Long Beach (WLLB) will host its first Community BBQ of 2009. The event will be held at Marine Stadium Park from 1:00pm – 5:00pm and feature free food, live music, art exhibits, kid’s activities and an exhibition roller derby match! We are particularly excited to introduce what we are calling “NGO Row”, where 10 different Long Beach based non-profit organizations will be on hand to build awareness and provide opportunities to make a difference in the needs of our city. We invite you to take part by attending this great event.

We also would like to ask for your thoughtful support of WLLB. Whether it be for an individual event or the organization as a whole, your donation(s) of physical items, personal expertise and financial resources are essential to the ongoing mission of “knowing and serving” this great city.

o Donate Financially. Checks can be made payable to “We Love Long Beach” or you can securely donate online through Paypal by clicking on the “Make a donation” button found on our homepage: www.welovelb.org. (WLLB Tax ID #26-4139875)

o Donate your Time and Expertise.

· Volunteer for the Spring BBQ or any other event. Contact: Robin Jones (robin@welovelb.org)

· Provide your professional expertise to support the ongoing operations and development of WLLB.

We Love Long Beach is motivated by the belief that each person has a fundamental longing for relationship, justice and beauty. Our desire is to foster a community where knowing and serving the people, the neighborhoods and the city of Long Beach brings help, hope and restoration wherever it is needed. We invite you to partner with us in these efforts and thank you for your consideration.